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So you think I'm following you?

Question is, are you doing it
because you like me

or because you were paid to,

like you were paid to
at WinterFest?

How long have you known?

Long enough.

And here I thought I was slick.

[chuckles softly]

Baby, I've been running games
since nap time and juice boxes.

So let's try this again,
shall we?

With a whole lot more feeling
this time.

The Duprees--

they had some concerns about you

and the, uh, Peterson girl
being in the same vicinity.

They wanted eyes
on the situation.

That child is scared
of her own shadow.

Much ado about nothing.

Really? Rich folk,

they pay top dollar
for peace of mind.

That's the whole point of
being behind them fancy gates.

-Mm.
-Keep the riffraff out

and the dirty laundry in.

Yeah, well,

just in case your investigative
skills missed a little detail,

I also have a house-shouse
behind those same gates.

Now, see,
the difference between you

and them fancy
Fairmont Crest folks

is they need a lot of protection
to feel safe.

But you?

Something tells me
you don't need anybody

to protect you
from the big bad world.

-[chuckles softly]
-Matter of fact,

I think the big bad world needs
some protection from you.

Very perceptive, Detective.

I was starting to think
you ghosted me,

like you did back in
that jewelry store hustle.

-[scoffs]
-[scoffs] Left me

to sweet-talk that crusty
old man all by myself.

Look, that wasn't on me, okay?

My art dealer was asking too
many questions about my prints

and couldn't risk blowing
a six-figure bag

on a grab-and-dash.

[chuckles] You always did
prioritize coin over crew.

Look, I'm here now.

And, honestly,
I've just been curious

about what you've been up to.

Where do we start?

Before we do, I invited someone.

Randy?

RANDY:
What up, girl?

Long time no see.

♪ ♪

Don't tell me you are here
for that testosterone-fueled

circus masquerading
as a pickup game.

I could hear grown men
chest-thumping

from the infrared sauna.

Infrared, huh?

Well, that explains
why you're looking

absolutely luminous, Dani.

And you are looking...
middle-aged.

If you are set on pretending
that you're a college athlete

instead of a stroke survivor,

I don't think
your neurologist would approve.

I'm only here
to meet Hayley for dinner.

How precious.

I'll alert the waitstaff to set
aside a booster seat and crayons

in case she needs entertaining.

Tongue's still sharp enough
to perform surgery, I see.

And here I thought
we agreed on some civility

when discussing
our respective partners.

Speaking of which,
I don't see that, uh,

decorative man-boy of yours.

Andre isn't a decoration.

He's the grand prize.

He's what you win

when you learn what real love
actually looks like.

Well, I always thought
you were the prize.

Had a funny way of showing it
when we were married.

Yeah. It's one
of my biggest regrets.

But I have to say,

I'm surprised the honeymoon
phase has lasted this long.

Richardson has
quite the reputation

of loving and leaving 'em.

Andre isn't a fling.

He's the real deal.

And at the rate we're going, my
new and improved husband and I

might give my parents
a run for their money

in the legendary love
department.

Still every bit as beautiful
as the day I married you.

An angel in white

walking toward me
down that aisle,

stealing my breath
with every step.

Mmm.

Now, decades later,
you still steal my breath

every time you walk into a room.

Vernon, my love...

...I have something
I need to tell you.

What do you say
we shift to safer ground

before we say something
we can't take back?

-Good idea.
-Okay.

So you want to know what I got
the girls for Christmas?

You know I do.

God knows you have your flaws,
but outside my daddy,

-no one plays Santa like you.
-Oh.

Well, it's nice to know I have
at least one redeeming quality.

-Don't push it. Now spill.
-[chuckles]

What magnificent treasures

are you spoiling our daughters
with this year?

Okay, so, for Naomi,

I managed to acquire something
at an auction

that I think will blow her mind.

It's a leather-bound satchel
that once belonged

to Charlotte E. Ray.

She's the first Black woman

-to practice law
in the United States.
-[gasps]

-Oh, you're right.
She will absolutely love it.
-Mm-hmm.

She'll probably have it
preserved and displayed

-in her office like
the crown jewels, knowing her.
-[chuckles]

-Yeah, that's what I'm hoping.
-[chuckles] Okay, now I'm dying

-to know what you got Chelsea.
-Okay,

so do you remember that case
that I consulted on

back in the early 2000s?

I worked with an attorney
named Michael Baldwin.

-Remember him?
-Oh. Yeah,
that name rings a bell.

-Wasn't he from somewhere
in Wisconsin?
-Mm.

Genoa City, to be exact.

And it turns out that his wife

happens to be Lauren Fenmore.

As in the Fenmore's
Department Store/fashion empire?

Mm-hmm. The very one.

And I may have called in
a decades-old favor

to set up a meeting between
ChelseaKat and their head buyer.

Do you know the kind of doors
that could open for them?

That-That's the kind of boost
every brand dreams of.

And right as their spring
collection is launching.

Chelsea and Kat still have
to blow them away

with Chelsea's designs.

And knowing our daughter,

-she absolutely will.
-Yeah.

Yeah, I had the same thought.

You know, our baby girl
is extraordinary.

[chuckles softly]

She gets it from her mother.

I'm all ears, my love.

What's weighing on you?

-Vernon, I...
-[doorbell rings]

[groans, stammers]

Rowena's out getting groceries.

Hold that thought.

[inhales deeply, sighs]

Senator.

Come on in, Andre.

To what do we owe
the pleasure, Andre?

Uh, I hope I'm not interrupting.

Uh, think you looking
at this all wrong.

Then break it down for me
real slow.

You assume I'm trying
to get close to you

so I can go back
to the Duprees with intel.

But did you ever stop to think
that maybe I was hustling them

to get close to you?

[laughs]

And you really expect me
to believe that?

You can believe
what you want to believe,

but it's the gospel truth.

I enjoyed spending the evening
with the former bartender

that's a good listener.

That gig gave me an excuse

to spend the whole evening
with you on my arm.

Mm.

Too bad my time's precious.

Yet you're still sitting here
with me,

so...

I must have something
you're interested in.

You got some nerve.

Same nerve
that's kept me alive this long.

And I figure a woman like you
are tired of guys

who can't match your energy.

And you think you can?

There's only one way
to find out.

Surprise.

How long you visiting for,
stranger?

I'm not.

Actually, I've been in town
longer than, uh, my coz here.

Mm. No kidding.

All of us in the same city.

What are the odds? Mm-hmm.

We had some really good times
back in the day, didn't we?

We did.

Remember when Val...

...Hayley convinced that old man

that she was
his long-lost granddaughter?

[chuckles] She got him
to write her into his will.

-[laughs]
-Had me playing
the concerned brother,

checking on her emotional state.

-Okay, that was a long time ago.
-Mm-hmm. [chuckles]

So much has changed.

LYNETTE:
We were all so good together.

Until you guys
left me high and dry.

No, no, no. We all moved on.

It's bound to happen.

Oh, I'm not pressed.

We all know there's
no real loyalty in this game.

I've noticed you're abstaining
from your usual

holiday indulgence.

Ginger ale can be festive.

Just depends on the company.

[chuckles softly] Yeah,
but it's not an eggnog martini

with cinnamon
and peppermint bark.

[chuckles softly]
Man,

you would order those things the
moment they put 'em on the menu.

You know, three a day,
sometimes, if I was...

you know,
if the evening went long.

If you were working late.

That's what you were gonna say.

All those lonely nights
spent watching the clock.

Yeah. I'm sure that was rough.

All works out for the best.

Now I get
to spend Christmas sober

with a man
who only has eyes for me.

And you?

You get to spend it
with your precious Hayley.

Look at us.

Bebe's kids,

standing here looking like three
respectable members of society.

Some of us, at least.

Especially you.

From hitting licks...

to now living
in a gated community

with your insanely rich
lawyer husband.

[chuckles]
If the folks

at Allegheny West
could see you now.

I'm not the only one
who climbed the ladder.

It sounds like you were doing
pretty well, too.

Until everything went sideways.

Yeah, Coz filled me in
on your little legal situation.

I wouldn't call being
falsely accused of embezzlement

a "little situation."

See, now that's
what got me curious.

-Mm.
-You told Hayley
that you went legit,

that you were completely
innocent in all of this.

So, what's the real?

Are you just running more game
like you did back in the day?

So is this
what you got him here for?

Because you think
that I'm working you?

Trust issues come
with the territory in our...

former line of work.

You understand, right?

I do.

What's that old saying?

You can take the girl
out of the streets,

but you can never take
the streets out of the girl.

[chuckles softly]

I'm curious about
this sudden outbreak of charm.

Why? We had some fun
at WinterFest.

Yeah, but you didn't exactly
roll out the welcome mat

when I showed up
at the precinct afterward.

You know what, you even rejected
my chocolate-covered goodies.

Maybe that wasn't the chocolate
I wanted to taste.

And I thought
I explained the situation.

I didn't want Elon

or his punk-ass son
all up in our business,

asking questions
I wasn't ready to answer.

Office gossip?

Really?

So you are worried about what
your police buddies might think

if they knew
that you were talking

to the notorious Leslie Thomas?

It's less about
what they think of you

and more about
what they know of me.

I got a reputation to maintain.

-[chuckles softly]
-And mixing business
with pleasure

gets messy real quick.

So, Andre, what brings you by?

I asked him over.

Since we have a famed
photographer as an in-law,

I thought I'd pick his brains
on some social media ideas

for Martin's campaign

and pitch 'em to Martin later.

ANDRE:
Right, right.

And political photography is
all about finding

those genuine moments
that really resonate with voters

to find the right narrative.

See, if his eye can help

so many countless models
and influencers,

surely he could do the same

for our grandson's
reelection bid.

ANITA:
You see why I married him?

As savvy as he is handsome.

[Anita chuckles]

-I'll get you gentlemen
some refreshments.
-Oh, thanks.

[quietly]:
What have you got for me?

Uh, yeah.

So...

I have here the, uh,
options for the font

-for the inscription.
-Oh.

I've narrowed it down to three.

Yeah.

-That one.
-Hmm.

Good pick.
It represents permanence,

legacy, and something enduring.

You put a lot of thought
into each detail, didn't you?

Well, when something matters
this much,

I think it's important
to make every element

be a part of that story.

It's going to be everything
to her.

Hey, all we need now is
the inscription to include

and... [clicks tongue]

I wrote the exact words
down somewhere.

Oh, that's right.

Upstairs.

I'll be right back.

Meanwhile,
just make yourself comfortable.

Don't mind if I do.

[door opens in distance]

[door shuts in distance]

I respect the fact that you are
on the straight and narrow now.

I am, Lynette,
and I couldn't be happier.

Good for you.

Meanwhile,
I'm over here drowning,

facing serious federal time that
could put me away for decades.

If there's one thing my stint
as a paralegal taught me,

it's that most defense attorneys
don't care

if you're actually guilty
or not.

It's about winning
and making money.

Facts.

Most lawyers are just
legal hustlers with degrees

and expensive suits.

Well, then, I guess
we all just trying to get paid.

If you don't want me using
Bill's firm in my defense,

then just say the word
and I'm out.

But you and I both know
that your mans

is the only one
that got the juice

to get me out of this mess.

It was good seeing you, Randy.

You, too.

Stay strong.

So what's your read?

She's working an angle,
isn't she?

I'm sorry you felt
that you had to drink

to survive Christmas with me.

That's not the marriage
I thought I was giving you.

"Survive" is the right word.

Every holiday was like
walking into war

with a smile painted on my face.

Don't take all the credit
for my drinking, though.

What do you mean?

I was mourning.

Mourning the career I let go of,

the woman I used to be,

and the girl who had Versace
on speed dial.

Yeah. Or the one who could stop
traffic with a Times Square ad.

That woman died
the day I said "I do."

And I've been having a funeral
for her ever since.

[sighs]
Something else I took from you.

No.

No, I could've stood my ground

when you wanted me
to let go of modeling.

But I let you
make that decision for me.

I thought
that's what love looked like.

I've learned from my mistakes.

And Andre and I are building
a real partnership

where no one has to sacrifice
their dreams or...

...drown their sorrows.

I mean, not all of
our Christmases were bad.

You know? I mean, we did have
some beautiful times.

-Especially in the beginning.
-Yeah.

You remember that Christmas
in Germany?

-Oh. The Christkindlesmarkt?
-Right. [chuckles]

The girls thought they were
walking into a fairy tale

-with all those wooden toys
and gingerbread houses.
-Mm. Mm-hmm, mm-hmm,

-mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
-[chuckles]

That's not my favorite one,
though.

The Dupree family cabin.

The Christmas we got snowed in.

The girls weren't even born yet.

Exactly.
We were just two kids in love...

[chuckles softly]
...playing house.

And that's how long
I'm gonna love you, baby.

Even when we're old and gray,

I'm still gonna be crazy
about you.

It's perfect.

And...

...so is this.

Oh. Okay.

Please tell me you're saying
what I think you're saying.

Surprise.

You're gonna be a father.
[chuckles]

We're having a baby?

We're actually having a baby?

-Oh, my gosh.
-Oh!

Yes! A baby.

-Oh, wait, wait. Oh.
-[laughing]

Uh, uh, did I hurt you?

-Should you be laying down?
Are you okay?
-Honey,

breathe. We're fine.

And you could never hurt us.

I'm gonna take care
of the both of you.

I swear on everything.

I'm gonna be
the best father and husband.

God.

Telling you about Naomi,
I thought...

my heart would burst
from pure happiness.

[Bill chuckles softly]

Best Christmas gift I ever got.

You were so gentle with me
after that.

Yeah, well, you were carrying
the most precious thing

in the world.

Our whole future was
growing inside of you.

We were so damn good together.

You know, our girls prove

that true love existed
between us once.

You know,
despite all that we destroyed

and all the ways
we failed each other,

Chelsea and Naomi are
walking evidence that we got

something right.

DANI:
Mm.

These cookies aren't
gonna eat themselves.

Miss Anita, my apologies.

I-I didn't hear you come in.

Oh, let's drop the "Miss."

It's "Anita" and "Vernon"
from now on.

Okay. Uh...

That's thoughtful. Thanks.

Are you okay, Andre?

Yeah. I'm... [chuckles]

I'm solid as a rock.

I'm just admiring
your family's legacy.

Uh...

You know, maybe I should go find
Vernon. [chuckles]

Or...

...you can come sit with me
for a moment.

[pats couch]

Okay.

You know,

most people see the hit records,

the awards, this mansion

and they assume
that my childhood

was all magical memories
wrapped up in pretty bows.

But the truth is, I grew up
in one of the roughest projects

Chicago had to offer.

Our Christmas mornings were...

...well, nothing to write about.

So, I know a thing or two
about pretending

that the holidays don't hurt.

It's just everywhere I turn,

I see families.

All hanging out,

gathering together...

...bonding,

sharing stories
that go back generations.

And you feel like
an outsider looking in.

Yeah.

And don't get me wrong.

The way you've opened up
your home

and your hearts.

Uncle Ted and Aunt Nicole making
room for me all those years.

I know I should be grateful.

Some people don't have anybody.

[clears throat]
Excuse me.

But gratitude doesn't
fill that empty space

where your parents should be,
does it?

Not if I'm being honest, no.

May I tell you something
about parenting?

Yeah.

You love your children fiercely.

You raise them,
you protect them,

and you pray that the world
doesn't swallow them whole

the moment you turn your back.

You spend every waking hour
worrying

if you taught them enough,

if they'll find love
and happiness,

if they can handle themselves

when you're no longer around.

You...

You have created
something beautiful

from the pieces
life has handed you.

You have fallen in love
with our daughter.

You have carved a place
for yourself in this family.

And you are using
your God-given talents

to capture and preserve memories
that will outlast us all.

Now, I know...

this is probably not
any consolation,

but I think I can say this
with absolute certainty:

your mother and father
would be so proud

of the man you have become.

What's the best way
to get her to show her hand?

Give her what she wants.

Help her
with this little legal mess,

you know,
monitor her every move,

and if she tries
something slick,

we shut her down, fast.

What is this "we"?

Oh, wait,

you're actually prepared

-to put in some work this time?
-[laughs]

Come on, Coz,
don't play me like that.

Well, family don't just sit
on their ass

and almost blow their cousin's
multimillion-dollar bag.

You're the one
that gave Bill too much tea

and had the man passed out.

What was I supposed
to do with that?

For all we know,

it was his low blood pressure
that made him pass out.

But, look,

I'm down to do whatever the hell
is necessary. Straight up.

We both got too much riding
on this to get sloppy.

Fine. I'll do better.

Damn right you will.

Well, I'm about to bounce.

Meeting Bill for dinner.

I mustn't keep my soon-to-be
dearly departed husband waiting.

[chuckles]

Where'd Andre disappear to?

Said he had to get back to Dani.

Oh. Well, that was a very...

productive strategy session.

Well, when you've been
in the political sphere

as long as I have,

sometimes the ideas
tend to flow like water.

Mm.

Are you okay, my love?

I was just talking to Andre

about the family moments
he's missed with his parents.

And it got me to thinking
about the ones

we've been blessed
to make together.

Our first Christmas,

the births of our daughters,

-the night you proposed.
-Mm.

The day we first met.

-Oh, Lord, yes. [chuckles]
-[chuckles]

How could I forget that?

The girls and I had just gotten
off that godforsaken bus

-after hitting 30 cities
back-to-back.
-[scoffs] Mm.

We were running on adrenaline,

coffee, and the promise of
sleeping in a real bed.

-[chuckles softly]
-All I wanted to do

was to get back to Chi-town

and soak my poor feet,

maybe catch a show
at the New Regal,

if I could keep my eyes open
long enough. [chuckles]

But Dante Green had other plans
for his golden girls.

Oh, he sure did.

[deep voice]:
"Now, the-the Articulettes,

-they need to show
their support."
-[chuckles]

"Think of the optics.

Think of...
think of the people."

[both laugh]

So he sent you
to march in Washington,

where we were honoring
King's legacy

and fighting for jobs
and economic justice.

Yeah, and after doing myjob
night after night in stilettos,

the last thing my tired behind
wanted to do was march in D.C.

And I was ready to tell Dante

exactly where he could
march himself. [chuckles]

[chuckling]

I remember hearing you fuss
about your feet

before we even got started.

Thank God I didn't leave.

'Cause that march,

it changed everything.

And not just because
of the cause,

which of course was important,

but because of this man
right here

that had the kindest eyes
I had ever seen.

You were the most magnificent
thing I'd ever laid eyes on.

Even with the scowl
on your beautiful face.

[both chuckle]

You walked with such...

pride and dignity.

Well, I just didn't want them
to think

I was some pampered songbird
who couldn't do the real work.

And then you arrived by my side

like a guardian angel.

[chuckles]
Angel, nothing.

You were flying on your own.

I just wanted to be sure
nothing clipped your wings.

Anita...

I'll be forever grateful

that you marched into my heart
that day.

You didn't just change my life.

You became my life.

The lady needs a refill.

LESLIE:
Mm.

Now, you wouldn't be trying
to get me drunk,

would you, Detective?

I should warn you--

I am not that kind of girl.

Well, I actually like a woman
to have all her wits

while we're getting acquainted.

Makes the conversation
more interesting.

[chuckles softly]

Now, I wouldn't be reading
this wrong, would I?

'Cause before my boss recruited
me for that bougie fundraiser,

I thought
we had something brewing.

If you have to ask,

there's your answer.

I guess
I've been reading signals

that really weren't there.

I've been around the block
enough to know

when I'm barking
up the wrong tree.

LESLIE:
Wait a second.

Now, I know somebody
taught you better than this.

And you know you are
not supposed to leave a lady

to drink alone.

You know what I find myself
wishing for sometimes?

DANI:
Mm...

Peace on Earth?

Goodwill toward all?

[Bill chuckles]

Try a time machine.

Transport us back
to those happy Christmases

when we were just crazy in love.

My sister would warn
about the dangers

of romanticizing the past.

You made your choice.

Better to focus on the future
you're building than...

mourning what you threw away.

-Mm.
-Speaking of said choice,

-right on cue.
-Oh, I-I hope

I'm not interrupting
anything important.

Baby, is our table ready?

Oh, I haven't checked yet.

I just ran into Dani
and we got, uh...

a little distracted.

What was I just telling you
about the dangers

of strolling down memory lane?

Well, you better get
this one fed.

You don't want her
to get fussy. Mm.

Hey there, beautiful.

Perfect timing.

Is this what you do
when I'm not home?

-What?
-Make yourself irresistible.

Yeah, I just ran a quick 5K
to clear my head.

Had a whole bunch of things
bouncing around

-that needed sorting out.
-Well,

-your wife is home to help.
-Oh?

And I promise
my methods are a lot more fun

than running around in circles.

And they burn
just as many calories.

-I like the way you think.
-Ooh!

Ooh, as much
as I appreciate that,

you are not coming at me
smelling like a dirty gym sock.

Okay, tell me
how you really feel.

How about I show you instead?

Shower's waiting, hubby.

So the old ball and chain
wants to call it quits, huh?

Said she's tired of fighting for
something that ain't working.

Are you fine with that?
Divorce?

I mean,
'cause in my experience,

most men, they, uh,

love having their cake
and eating it, too.

Well, she claims she's sick and
tired of being sick and tired.

And that makes two of us.

Mm.

Well, I only loved one man
in my life.

And I'm not talking
about my late husband Alan.

May he rest in peace.

I gave Ted Richardson
everything.

Gave him my heart,

my-my-my time, my body.

Ha. I even gave
that ungrateful bastard

a beautiful daughter, Eva.

And she's the only one
of his children

that actually is happy
to spend time with him.

You think
I get any credit for that?

-Probably not.
-Mm.

Hell to the no, no, no, no, no.

Instead, he had
the unmitigated gall

to blame me for destroying
his perfect little fantasy.

Like I actually put a gun
to his head

and forced him
to break his wedding vows.

-[scoffs]
-I promise you--

there was problems in paradise
long before

-you came in the picture.
-[chuckles softly]

I used to...

think Ted and I had
something special.

Something destined.

Now I wonder
if I was just available...

to scratch his itch.

[scoffs]

Leslie Thomas,

you are so much more
than some man's convenience.

And if Ted Richardson
didn't see the beauty

that he had in front of him,

that makes him
the biggest fool in the DMV.

Say it again
for the people in the back.

[chuckles]

We should really make
that house in St. Barts reflect

who we are as a couple.

I need to finalize
with our designer

so we can completely transform
the space.

Make it truly ours, you know?

Bill.

-Yeah. Uh...
-Are you even listening?

Yeah, babe. I'm...

I'm sorry.
My mind was somewhere else.

I've, um...

I've actually been thinking
about something.

If you're trying
to back out of St. Barts,

-I swear, I can--
-Mm-mm. [stammers]

Calm down, tiger, okay?

I'm not backing out of anything.

-[sighs]
-Then what is it?

Please tell me you're saying
what I think you're saying.

Surprise.

You're gonna be a father.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

After the holidays,

I want you
to talk to your doctor

about stopping
the birth control pills.

Should we blow this scene
and see what trouble

-we can get into?
-Listen, Detective,

now there's one thing
I need to make crystal clear.

I'm all ears, gorgeous.

Like I told you before,

I've only ever loved one man.

One.

Ted Richardson.

And despite the hell
that man put me through,

I'm not changing.

All right?

So if you are looking
for some whirlwind romance

where we fall head over heels,

that is not happening with moi.

What makes you so sure?

I know what I know.

I appreciate
a woman with convictions.

Mm. And I appreciate

a full glass.
[chuckles softly]

I guess
we'll get another round, then.

In all seriousness,

you cool with that?

My boundaries?

Leslie Thomas,

I'm unlike
any other man you've ever met.

Let me show you
just how cool I am.

Uh...

I'm sorry.

Why would you want me
to stop taking the pill?

Well, Christmas
always makes me nostalgic.

You know?

Makes me think back to when

Chelsea and Naomi
were just little girls.

I've always loved
being a father, you know?

I've loved it.

And to be honest,
I think I could...

use some more of that pure,

uncomplicated joy
in my life again.

Baby, I know we've had
our number of starts and stops,

but I think right now
is a good time

to finally start our family.

[chuckles softly]

ANDRE: Now, that is what
I call an evening delight.

[both laugh]

Man, that must have been
some time at the spa.

Despite the grunts from
the basketball game next door.

That infrared sauna
worked miracles

-on my tension.
-Mm.

Though my zen was interrupted
when I crossed paths with Bill.

Everything copacetic?

We managed to keep things civil.

Found ourselves reminiscing
about Christmases past.

Mm. Sounds... therapeutic.

It was, surprisingly.

And it sparked
some deeper thoughts.

About?

You.

Me?

Don't look so shocked.
[chuckles]

I know the holidays are hard
without your parents.

All those Christmas traditions
lost when they passed.

I can't imagine
how you must be feeling.

Do I have the word "orphan"

tattooed across my forehead
or something?

Your mother had
that same intervention

with me earlier today.

When did you see Mother?

When I stopped by the house
to discuss things with your dad.

It sounds like she
was just looking out for you,

which is what family does.

And you are part of this family
in a whole new way.

Officially,

legally,

and in the heart,

where it matters most.

I appreciate that.

So tell me,

are there any traditions
from before

that you want to bring
into our first Christmas

as husband and wife?

No.

No. I am done with the past.

I'm much more interested in...

creating new traditions.

With you.

[chuckles softly]

♪ ♪

VERNON:
Wasn't there something
you wanted to talk to me about

before Andre stopped by?

Oh, that.

It's just...

The holiday scheduling.

I had questions
about how we're gonna navigate

-all these various soirees.
-[chuckles]

As long as I'm with you,

I don't care
what parties we attend.

I really am a lucky woman.

I have lived my dream,

traveled the world,

sung in front
of sold-out audiences.

But even all the magic
of being onstage...

...I found real happiness here,

with this family.

God has really given me
a blessed life.

What's with all the past tense?

Our life together
is just beginning.

I'm looking forward
to many more years,

many more songs,

many more opportunities
to show you just how much...

I adore you.

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